One of the best versions of the classic Christmas song "White Christmas" has to be the Drifters' recording in the '50s.
Many of you will recognize it from the Macauley Culkin film "Home Alone". This is the version he comically lip-synched in the mirror as he combed his hair.
(Updates with other artists' renditions now follow.)
Without further ado, here is an animated video of this holiday classic (hat tip to our friend on the opposite side of the aisle, Crooks and Liars).
Update: Must-see video of cats singing "White Christmas".
Update II: Bing Crosby version from "Holiday Inn".
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Christmas Carols
December 24, 2006 - 15:35 ET by Carl KolchakGood video Noel. Not counting "Grandma got ran over by a reindeer", I think "Little Drummer Boy" and "O Holy Night" would have to be my favorite Christmas carols. I especially like the duet of Bing Crosby and David Bowie doing "Little Drummer Boy." Usually at the Christmas Eve service at my church someone will usually do "O Holy Night" solo and I always enjoy that. Also "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC is also a cool Christmas song. And don't forget you can never listen to Bob and Doug McKenzie's "Twelve Days of Christmas" too many times. Jeff Foxworthy also has a pretty cool version of that as well.
Merry Christmas!
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December 24, 2006 - 15:56 ET by Noel SheppardCarl,
Well, as I find videos, I will continue to share them with NBers. I love this time of year! :-) ns
Absolutely loved that one Noe
December 24, 2006 - 15:58 ET by bigtimerAbsolutely loved that one Noel, many many thanks since I am an 'Oldie but Goodies' fan since before I was an 'oldie but goodie' myself...doo-wop rocks!
I am passing this link on to a heck of a lot of people that I know will enjoy it immensely...btw, is that the Drifters singing that...?
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December 24, 2006 - 18:23 ET by the mad poleThe video just got a standing ovation from Jennifer,9 and Steve,8 ! Thank you and Merry Christmas from Florida!
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December 24, 2006 - 22:39 ET by Noel SheppardWalt, Jennifer, and Steve,
Merry Christmas. And, will you get it to stop raining. I'm heading to FL on Tuesday! :-) ns
Thanks Noel, kinda says somet
December 24, 2006 - 18:46 ET by FastEdThanks Noel, kinda says something about good music and a holiday that has the best and most music. I'd just be careful of those background singers! Merry Christmas!
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FE
December 24, 2006 - 22:41 ET by Noel SheppardFast Ed,
You're telling me to look out for the background singers with a name like Fast Ed? :-)
Merry Christmas! ns
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!
December 24, 2006 - 18:56 ET by Airforce_5_OMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for this and the other
December 24, 2006 - 23:11 ET by saw the lightThanks for this and the other holiday-themed links, Noel
Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas.
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Drifters White Christmas
December 26, 2006 - 16:26 ET by docdaveNoel, thanks for pointing us to this very artistic and cleverly done version of White Christmas. May you and your readers/commentors have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year!